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as in swapped
to give up (something) and take something else in return
switched the real grapes for fake ones switched the day of his flight from Thursday to Friday
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as in flicked
to move from side to side or up and down with quick jerky motions
cows lazily switching their tails and chewing their cud
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as in whipped
to strike repeatedly with something long and thin or flexible
switched the stagecoach horses to control the direction they took
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as in reversed
to change (as an opinion) to the contrary
a politician who has switched his position on a number of issues
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as in licked
to strike repeatedly
the loose rigging switched the mast during the storm
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Recent Examples of switched
Purchase several resin or plastic plant saucers that can be switched out each morning so the birds have fresh water daily.
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Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Payload was Amazon’s two test Project Kuiper satellites that were set to fly on ULA’s first Vulcan Centaur rocket, but switched to one of the nine Atlas rockets Amazon had previously purchased from ULA as Vulcan had been delayed to no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2023.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
When the watch is switched into manual mode, however, the weight is locked in place.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
The program requires the bottom 2 feet of homes to feature non-combustible material, so wood was switched out with fiber cement boards.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
In June, her doctor switched her again to Zepbound.
—Paulina Tam, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
But as the Rockies switched to their online streaming service (Rockies.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
Swifties closely track the outfits the singer wears onstage, and she's switched them up for every era except one.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2024
Originally supposed to fly Sierra Space Dream Chaser test flight, but payload switched to an inert mass simulator because of potential Dream Chaser delays beyond October launch date.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
Payload was Amazon’s two test Project Kuiper satellites that were set to fly on ULA’s first Vulcan Centaur rocket, but switched to one of the nine Atlas rockets Amazon had previously purchased from ULA as Vulcan had been delayed to no earlier than the fourth quarter of 2023.
—Richard Tribou, Orlando Sentinel, 8 Dec. 2024
When the watch is switched into manual mode, however, the weight is locked in place.
—Sophie Furley, Robb Report, 7 Dec. 2024
The program requires the bottom 2 feet of homes to feature non-combustible material, so wood was switched out with fiber cement boards.
—Karen Kucher, The Mercury News, 6 Dec. 2024
In June, her doctor switched her again to Zepbound.
—Paulina Tam, ABC News, 6 Dec. 2024
But as the Rockies switched to their online streaming service (Rockies.
—Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post, 19 Oct. 2024
Swifties closely track the outfits the singer wears onstage, and she's switched them up for every era except one.
—Bryan West, USA TODAY, 19 Oct. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for switched
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Livestock populations must change as well, with goats, for example, which are more heat resistant than cows, being swapped in for milk production.Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
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Flutes of Champagne clinked as yuletide greetings were swapped.Ian Malone, Vogue, 9 Dec. 2024
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The Franklin Fire ignited Monday night after days of extremely dangerous fire conditions when Santa Ana winds whipped across the region.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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Before turning back, many of them whipped out their phones to snap a photo of the divers.Cedar Attanasio and Michael R. Sisak, Los Angeles Times, 9 Dec. 2024
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User identifiers are exchanged for your carrier and their partners to authenticate your device and provide a connection.Zak Doffman, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
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And maybe a bit afraid of the welcome waiting for her, given the last words exchanged with Neal.Matt Webb Mitovich, TVLine, 8 Dec. 2024
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The company slashed about 21,000 jobs and rebuilt its advertising systems with the help of new advancements in artificial intelligence.Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 6 Dec. 2024
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Similarly, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has slashed funding for DEI and made great strides in promoting academic freedom.The Editors, National Review, 6 Dec. 2024
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Charis Kai, a freshman, was nearly asleep when her resident adviser pounded on the door to her dorm room.Corina Knoll, New York Times, 11 Dec. 2024
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Beck was able to take the snap and hand the ball off to Etienne, who pounded it in from four yards out for the game-winning touchdown.Kevin Dotson, CNN, 8 Dec. 2024
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Popular on Variety However, much like Qatar — which hosted the World Cup in 2022 — FIFA’s decision has already been attacked by human rights groups.Alex Ritman, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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Others, however, argued that Neely had not physically attacked anyone, and that Penny should not have held him in a prolonged chokehold.Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
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But what has changed is how high-profile hacks have played out in the press.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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In the years since the Sony hack, it’s been interesting to see what has changed and what hasn’t.Andrew Wallenstein, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
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As the myriad plot points tangle and hit critical mass, supporting players Sarah Goldberg, Trevor White, Miriam Petche and Jay Duplass deliver gems.Carole Horst, Variety, 14 Dec. 2024
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While some destination fitness programs go morning to night, the Ranch has built in down time for napping, reading, hitting the pool or enjoying sauna, hot tub and cold plunges.Larry Olmsted, Forbes, 14 Dec. 2024
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